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Shimla Summer Festival 2026 was a desi wedding on steroids. Has the hill town’s downfall begun?

Most people on the Internet were worried about the ecological impact and commercialisation of the hills, with some saying that ‘these people won’t stop until there’s a landslide’.

Imagine Muslims playing Holi on the way to namaz—why can’t this be India’s normal?

Indian Muslims have already been celebrating Holi and other Hindu festivals on social media. Why not make this virtual trend a ground reality?

Why Diwali isn’t as big in Bollywood films as Holi, Karwa Chauth are

Lack of consent during Holi and the bond of husband and wife during Karwa Chauth have given Bollywood a bigger canvas for drama. Diwali just isn't filmy enough.

Disability, Diwali, Durga Puja. Not everyone is invited in Delhi’s festive season

The absence of wheelchair ramps at entrances to festival spaces, or judgmental stares when a child with sensory issues becomes overwhelmed at a pandal, send a clear message: Not welcome.

Janmashtami to Teej, Bihar govt cuts 12 holidays for schools. BJP calls it ‘appeasement’ politics

The Bihar education department order stated that holidays had to be pared down to maintain 200 working days in primary schools and 220 in middle schools in accordance with RTE Act.

Delhi has the most CCTV cameras. The real impact will be seen if crime rate goes down

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Tablighi Jamaat, Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi — Covid spared none, so Dussehra not immune

There is a strong fear of a surge in Covid cases in several states in the upcoming months due to the ongoing festival season. The government has also flagged concerns about it.

Fish fries, Honey Singh at pandals, sound of dhaak — Durga Pujo in 2020 is a silent aching

We will meet again among friends and relatives, and the smell of dhunuchi in the air of CR Park, Kolkata, Murshidabad, and Dhaka alike. But not in 2020.

Virtual darshan, live-streaming of ‘dhakis’ — Delhi’s quiet Durga Puja celebration this year

Large gatherings have been prohibited and only 50 per cent of hall capacity is allowed in enclosed spaces as well as open grounds.

PM Modi’s message of caution in festival season is well-timed and necessary

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Shimla Summer Festival 2026 was a desi wedding on steroids. Has the hill town’s downfall begun?

Most people on the Internet were worried about the ecological impact and commercialisation of the hills, with some saying that ‘these people won’t stop until there’s a landslide’.

As world chases sky-high jet fuel profits, why India is resisting the new global gold rush

While refiners in Europe, the US and parts of Asia are boosting jet fuel output to cash in on rising jet fuel margins, India and China are taking a cautious approach.

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed new Army chief, first Armoured Corps officer in top post since 1997

An Armoured Corps officer commissioned in December 1986, Lt Gen Seth is the current Vice Chief of Army Staff and has commanded both South Western and Southern Command of the Indian Army.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.